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Fresh Lemon Asparagus Pasta with Creamy Burrata

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A bright and creamy spring pasta featuring fresh asparagus, tangy lemon, and luscious burrata cheese, perfect for quick and easy meals.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz linguine or fettuccine pasta
  • 1 bunch (about 1 lb) asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 8 oz burrata cheese ball
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Small handful fresh basil or parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 9-11 minutes). In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the asparagus pieces directly to the boiling water. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes if using. Sauté for 30-45 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Drain pasta and asparagus using a colander. Immediately transfer pasta and asparagus to the skillet with garlic oil. Toss to coat evenly.
  4. Add lemon zest and juice to the skillet. Stir gently to combine. If the mixture feels dry, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
  5. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Transfer pasta to serving plates or a large bowl. Tear burrata into chunks and scatter on top to soften and melt slightly from the heat.
  7. Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan and chopped fresh basil or parsley. Serve immediately, encouraging mixing the cheese into the pasta for maximum creaminess.

Notes

Do not overcook asparagus to keep it tender-crisp. Keep burrata cold until serving and tear into chunks rather than slicing to preserve creaminess. Reserve pasta water to help sauce cling to noodles. Watch garlic closely to avoid burning.

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